Home
Gemstones


Lapis lazuli and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
3,6   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Lapis lazuli and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lapis lazuli and Scorodite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lapis lazuli and Scorodite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Sagittarius

Lapis lazuli and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

Gems for Sagittarius

Gems for Sagittarius


Compare Gems for Sagittarius